Page Two: Ego and Conscience

As citizens with the right to vote, we are responsible for what our government does

"...acrimonious debate; it assumes such is the constant, ongoing state of the nation. Whenever I hear someone say that..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Council members announced their opposition to the "Clean Water/Clean Government" city charter amendments written by the SOS Alliance. See..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the only local government with the authority to regulate pumping and prevent pollution..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...re-redistrict Texas in 2003, after the GOP flipped the state House and gained complete control of state government. That..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...arrayed against him. Entering this new phase of city government, we need an experienced mayor who is collaborative, consensus-building,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...If you want to know who runs the state of Texas you can consult the constitution, enroll in..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Closing Open Records

Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.

"...gut instinct against public disclosure of the operations of government. And if they succeed in their ongoing attempts to..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: You Kids Play Nice!

The idea of combining Austin and Travis County's governments seems like a good one, but never seems to gain any momentum.

"...of being asked this question. "By its nature, county government is cooperative regional government," the Travis Co. commissioner for..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Amend This!

Political commentary on the constitutional amendment process

"...today's issue, the Chronicle publishes its endorsements for the state constitutional amendments to be balloted Nov. 6. By statewide..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

"...Democrats are merely holding out for a few more government jobs for their next of kin, it seems (promoting..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...venue, the primary target of the strike was Texas state government, which persists in its centurylong fealty to the..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...that last year started the multi-city lawsuit against the state's anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4.) Vela helped pass an interlocal..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Accounting and the War on Women

anti-PP groups claim non-profit engages in fraud

"...the Gulf Coast, which includes the claim that the state's largest PP falsified patient records in order to bilk..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Burning Questions

And we wonder why nobody votes

"...Hoo, boy. It's not a great moment for representative government...."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...close the school next summer for failing to meet state standards four years in a row, and then the..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who tends to get a statewide pass as a "moderate," although she generally votes lockstep..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As a retired state trooper correctly pointed out to me yesterday, there is..."

July 22, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...an unbiased judge or a protectorate of the police state and a violator of the First Amendment...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

Page Two

State reps Jack Stick and Todd Baxter deserve their very own 'Best of Austin' category

"...Their demand letter states, "The forum is used as an opportunity to convey..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...make it virtually unthinkable to stay put and shoot stateside...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...of laws that pertain to nursing home care, the state has an equally long history of trouble doing right..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...For when it comes to women's health, state lawmakers have very real, serious, and broadly significant matters..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Show Them the Need

The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government

"...every significant committee chairmanship under its control, and every statewide office in its pocket, the GOP controlled the pace..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Capitol Craziness

April Fools' can't compete with this year's legislative follies

"...legislative allies doing their absolute best to throw the state back into both economic and social recession...."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

The pattern repeats across the country. Talk tough against immigrants for the redneck vote, then stop any anti-immigrant operation that costs businesses money – which means all of 'em.

"...to four in 2003. ... In 1999, the United States initiated fines against 417 companies. In 2004, it issued..."

July 7, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Point Austin: What Works

A good time to think about the best uses of community, democracy, and government

"...quick, generous, and highly effective response of our city government, many hundreds of city employees, a brace of nonprofit..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

It's time to celebrate the coming of South by Southwest and think about how we're going to pay for our roads

"...(Barcelona, Spain), Seyi Solagbade & the Blackface Band (Lagos State, Nigeria), Steel Pulse (Birmingham, UK), James Talley (Tulsa, Okla.),..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Dewhurst Plays in the Sunshine

Lieutenant governor pushes recorded votes, other open-gov initiatives

"...on Friday issued an eight-point plan on improvements the state can make in providing information to the public –..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Postmarks Scandal!

"...Boss," Vol. 16, No. 45] issue concerning the Austin-American Statesman to be overly sympathetic to the subject. I have..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column

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